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Dentist – DDS / DMD

Aspen Dental · Rockford, IL · $275,000–$325,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This is a lead dentist role as Managing Clinical Director. Tell me about your experience leading a clinical team.

What they are checking: Whether they have leadership experience, since the role includes guiding clinical staff, not just treating patients.

How do you manage a full schedule while making sure every patient feels heard?

What they are checking: Whether they can stay efficient without making patients feel rushed.

Tell me about a difficult case where things didn't go as planned. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle complications calmly and honestly with the patient.

Aspen offers a Practice Ownership Program. What interests you about that path?

What they are checking: Whether they are thinking long-term about growing with the practice.

How do you work with the office manager to keep the practice running well?

What they are checking: Whether they see the business and clinical sides as a partnership.

What would you do

How do you keep production up without ever recommending treatment that isn't needed?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance business goals with ethics in a profit-sharing setting.

A hygienist disagrees with your diagnosis in front of a patient. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can address professional disagreements privately and keep the patient's trust.

A patient is upset about the cost of a treatment you recommended. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the value and alternatives without getting defensive.

About the work

How do you build a treatment plan that fits both the patient's clinical needs and their budget?

What they are checking: Whether they can present options honestly and help patients accept the care they need.

Aspen offers an extraction academy and surgical implant training. What procedures do you do now, and what do you want to add?

What they are checking: Whether they are interested in expanding their scope, which affects what the practice can offer.

How would you coach a newer associate dentist in your office?

What they are checking: Whether they can mentor others, which is part of being a clinical director.

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The full job description

As published by Aspen Dental.

This opening is a lead dentist role, Managing Clinical Director. At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st, offering the financial security and job stability that comes with working with a world-class Dental Service Organization (DSO). Our best-in-class learning and development training program, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling will help you thrive in your dental career. Let us handle your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional patient care. Job Type: Full-time Salary:   $275000 - 325000 Location-Specific Offers: • Signing Incentive- $25000 • Relocation Stipend - $7500 • Implant Training Available • Surgical Extraction Training Available At Aspen Dental, we put You 1st. We offer: • An income potential that’s twice as high as the average private practice* • Full-time and flexible scheduling to suit your lifestyle and career goals** • The opportunity to own your practice through the Practice Ownership Program • Unlimited access to free continuing education (live and online) to keep your skills and knowledge up to date • A cutting-edge surgical training center to expand your scope of practice • A fun and supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation • A generous benefits package that includes paid time off, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan • Back-end support to allow you more time to focus on your patients: finance, IT, marketing, billing, HR, call center, learning and development, plus so much more *Source: ADA Health Policy Institute 2017 Survey of Dental Practice. **May vary by independently owned and operated Aspen Dental location. You’ll achieve success by: • Leading a patient-centric team that respects your clinical judgment and leadership • Assuming excellent quality of care for all patients while adhering to the highest standards of dental practice ethics and professionalism • Conducting comprehensive full mouth exams and diagnosing dental conditions • Offering treatment planning options and discussing them with patients • Providing high-quality clinical treatments with excellence and efficiency • Maintaining an awareness of the budget and working in conjunction with Operations team to attain financial objectives • Mentoring and coaching new dentists and an entire team of dental professionals • Keeping abreast of new developments in dentistry through continued education and professional development • Networking with professional groups, dental associations, and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the greater community Qualifications: • Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. ADMI Corp., d/b/a TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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